Car diagnostics for a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Car diagnostics for the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,250 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,534 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (7), air bags (3) and service brakes (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | 2015-06-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February... |
| 04V428000 | 2004-09-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| 04V312000 | 2004-06-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED. |
| 03V442000 | 2003-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Eclipse
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, we connect you with a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Eclipse
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your Eclipse, have it ready for the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 2.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Car care, briefly
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Ready to ask?
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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